WIAA Unleashes State Baseball Brackets, And Washington Is About To Crown A New King Of The Diamond!

Alright, Seattle sports fam, buckle up! You know how we bleed green and blue for our Hawks and Mariners, but right now, the REAL action heating up on the diamond is high school baseball! The WIAA just dropped the first-round pairings for all six classifications on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and let me tell you, the state championship chase is officially ON. We're talking pure, unadulterated baseball drama about to unfold across Washington, and your buddy here is hyped beyond belief.

4A and 3A: Big Boys, Big Stages, Right Here In Our Backyard!

Okay, first off, the Class 4A and 3A squads are set to tear it up, with their semifinals and finals happening right here at Everett Memorial Stadium on May 29-30. How sick is that? In 4A, it's straight fire from the jump. You've got No. 2 Sumner facing off against No. 15 Moses Lake. Remember Landon Meyer? That dude was flying to third base against Emerald Ridge back on April 21. You KNOW he's ready to make some noise. And check out No. 3 Tahoma going against No. 14 Lake Washington. Plus, No. 16 Skyline has to battle No. 1 Richland, whoa! Eastlake (No. 11) and Kennedy Catholic (No. 10) are in the mix, with Woodinville (No. 9) battling Olympia (No. 8). Grinders, for sure. Over in Class 3A, it's equally wild. No. 1 Mount Vernon is waiting for the Kelso/Eastside Catholic winner, which already tells you this bracket is deep. Our area sees No. 3 Gig Harbor taking on the Liberty/White River winner, while No. 5 Snohomish gets No. 12 Peninsula. And don't sleep on No. 7 O'Dea or No. 8 Mercer Island, they're always dangerous, with Mercer Island matched up against No. 9 Roosevelt. These games are going to be appointment viewing for any true Washington baseball fan.

Across The State: From Bellingham To Selah, Every Diamond Shines

But hey, the action isn't just in Everett! The WIAA is spreading the love, with Class 2A and 1A heading up north to Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham for their semis and finals. That's gonna be a blast. In 2A, No. 1 Bainbridge is taking on No. 16 Pullman, and No. 3 Othello is facing No. 14 Chief Sealth. Down in Class 1A, No. 1 Montesano starts their journey against No. 16 Royal, and No. 6 Lakeside is up against No. 11 King's. Honestly, every matchup here feels like a championship game. And for Classes 1B and 2B, get ready for some serious small-town diamond heroics, because their finals are going down at Wood Field at Carlon Park in Selah. You've got No. 1 Tri-Cities Prep against No. 16 Orcas Island in 2B, and No. 1 Liberty Christian waiting on the Northwest Christian/Wahkiakum winner in 1B. This is what it's all about: every corner of our state bringing their A-game for a shot at glory. So there you have it, folks! The path to a state championship is laid out. Game dates, times, and exact locations are still getting ironed out, but the brackets are set, and the excitement is palpable. Semifinals and finals kick off May 29-30, and you know Seattle On Tap will be keeping an eye on every single pitch. Get ready to cheer on these high school stars, because this is where future Mariners are born! Let's go, Washington!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.